Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra has conveyed warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the State on the joyous occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
He expressed the hope that this tradition of celebrating the sacred relationship of brother and sister will further reinforce the warm endearment amongst the siblings and will spread love, amity, and peace in society.
In his message, the Governor said that Raksha Bandhan signifies the ‘bond of protection – protection of the sisters by the brothers and in wider context protection of the womenfolk by the men with brotherly feelings.
Raksha Bandhan also symbolizes affection and mutual trust and by extension, it ushers in emotional integration, empathy, and cooperation amongst the people, he said.
The Governor further said that in the spirit of nationalism, Raksha Bandhan strengthens the bond among all the communities and groups and helps us in our collective endeavor to work for the progress of the nation.
“May the Raksha Bandhan festivity reinforce the spirit of family bonding, communal harmony, and peaceful coexistence,” the Governor wished.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu also greeted the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
“Heartiest greetings and congratulations to all of you on Raksha Bandhan, a symbol of a mutual love of siblings,” Khandu tweeted in Hindi.
